Betting: Pep Guardiola to kick-off cup journey with win over West Ham January 5, 2017 Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated weekends in the English footballing calendar is the FA Cup third round – a time where the fans of even the smallest clubs can dream of a trip to Wembley in May. West Ham, with their brand new stadium, and Manchester City, with their billion-dollar owners, don’t quite fit into [...]
Betting: More cup magic expected as Sutton host AFC Wimbledon January 5, 2017 AFC WIMBLEDON return to the ground where their incredible story began as they face Sutton United in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday. Forming after the original Wimbledon FC were moved to Milton Keynes, Gander Green Lane hosted the Dons’ first ever match, back in July 2002. Fifteen years, and six promotions [...]
Football betting tips: Watford ready to pile the pressure on Alan Pardew’s Crystal Palace December 21, 2016 CRYSTAL Palace face a Boxing Day trip to Watford looking to improve on their disastrous form of eight defeats in their last 10 games. The Eagles currently sit in 17th place, just one point off the relegation places, and another defeat to could end Alan Pardew’s tumultuous reign. The English manager enjoyed great success in [...]
Football betting tips: Back Manchester City to win to nil against sinking Hull December 21, 2016 PEP Guardiola watched his Manchester City side come from behind to beat title rivals Arsenal last weekend and how it was needed. The former Barcelona boss hasn’t quite had the start he envisioned when taking over at the Etihad Stadium in the summer. City are already seven points off leaders Chelsea and have struggled for [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Valseur Lido ready to drive away from his rivals in Lexus December 21, 2016 There is some top class jumping action on the other side of the Irish Sea with the four-day Leopardstown Christmas Festival. The highlight is always Wednesday’s Lexus Chase (3.00pm) where Gigginstown House Stud will be trying to win the Grade One for the third straight year. I think they can do it, as I was [...]
Festive betting tips: Thistlecrack can be crowned King before taking Gold December 21, 2016 They say it takes two to tango and that’s the case at Kempton on Boxing Day now that trainer Colin Tizzard has given his two stable stars the green light to run in the 32Red King George VI Chase (3.15pm). Last year’s winner Cue Card was always set to be part of this particular Christmas [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Trickaway looks set to strike for Jefferson and Hughes December 15, 2016 RICHARD Johnson is in pole position to land his second champion jockey title in April, having been runner-up to AP McCoy an astonishing 16 times. The pack are currently over 40 winners adrift with Brian Hughes surprisingly now his nearest pursuer. The Ulsterman is comfortably the top dog in the North and he has developed [...]
Betting: Three points make Pep and Arsene’s Christmas list December 15, 2016 Nothing but three points will be on Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger’s Christmas lists as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday. The title challengers meet, with each left to rue missed opportunities this term. Both have led the way at the top of the Premier League this season – City from August until [...]
Horse racing betting tips: The only way is Wessex for Wolf Of Windlesham December 15, 2016 WITH £150,000 up for grabs, Saturday's Wessex Youth Trust Handicap Hurdle (3.35pm) is one of the richest handicap hurdles of the season. It is therefore no surprise that 19 runners line-up in what is always a fiercely-competitive race and those at the head of the market have obvious claims. I never like taking short prices [...]
Betting: Baggies to continue revival over improving United December 15, 2016 Tony Pulis was, at times, close to the axe last season with many West Brom supporters calling for his head. But how times have changed at The Hawthorns. The Baggies, now in seventh place, are just three points behind Manchester United, who they face tomorrow. Jose Mourinho’s men are beginning to find their feet under the [...]